Field notes, v1409
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C. Koford Journal 18 March 1962 Dacca, Pakistan [illegible] rhesus, but now available. He then has gone to Calcutta to see what rhesus was, to Delhi to see (in cognito) the Patterson & Vito farms, and to Lucknow vicinity to find trappers. He brought trappers to Pakistan and they trapped monkeys for him. So, according to M., he stated rhesus diseases in Pakistan. | Pakistanis do not drink, but with aid of my passport they secured 3 bottles of Pakistan (Laxan brand) beer for me (flat & apparently not alcoholic). M. showed let out, so he could not talk without a quick trip to bathroom to spit. 19 March 1962. Visited Edward, Rankin, Commercial officer in U.S. consulate. He said Mujib had good reputation, tho some difficulty with Asiatic Animal Imports over loss of monkeys. He showed me World Trade Directory report of April 1960, concern- ing S. Mujib. In Burma series 1951. Branch in Chittagong & camps: Sylhet, Myamensingh, Rajshahi, Cto's Bazar, Rangark, & Morochskari (lost 2 Chittagong Well Trots). Four travelling organizers. Rankin thought | From maps I saw that Chittagong hills was principal low- population forest area in E. Pakistan. (Rice, jute, sugarcane main crops there now). An- ever other forest area at [illegible] months in SW Pakistan, where R. said dangerous animals (& M. said some rhesus monkeys). | M. had promised to give me maps of trapping areas, but did not; he said he had given me to Warren. | I visited SEATO cholera lab, where talked with Dr. Gordon & Stockard (Super Agent), but they have known nothing of monkeys. Lab cooperative betw. U.K., Pak. (?), & U.S. (through NIH). Main problem water & susceptibility. Located on 3 floors of (one wing) of large concrete building, beyond airport site. | Visited Dr. Cassanos of